By learning how a kite flies, the students will learn about the power of the wind, mainly how drag, lift, and gravity enable objects such as kites and airplanes to fly. This knowledge will be used to help design a kite that flies.
"The goal of this activity is to inspire curiosity and teach children to embrace challenges—it shows them that they can learn from their mistakes and that it's all good stuff!" After all, making a kite isn't exactly easy, and flight isn't guaranteed.
So, while kites may seem like simple toys, they can be beneficial in several ways, from promoting physical activity and mental health to serving as educational tools and symbols of cultural heritage.
Additional benefits of kites in the Classroom serve as a blueprint for organizing successful events exploring unique and exciting kiting adventures and activities. It outlines the details for giving educational presentations and hands-on workshops. Kites provides information that is both educational and practical. At the same time, it includes suggestions that can be applied to people of all ages and various levels of schooling, from preschool through retirement. The kiting world has changed over the years. Kiting has become an active, passionate sport with regular events like festivals and competitions. It's a hobby for some, an amusement for many, and both rich and culturally diverse.
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Materials cost
$421.91
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$25.31
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$483.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.33
Total project goal
$568.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$568.88
1 Donor
-$189.63
Donations toward project cost
-$161.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$28.44
match offer
-$379.25
Match offer toward project cost
-$322.36
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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